Elisabeth Moss

A gifted actress and veteran of series television, Elisabeth Moss wasted no time getting her career off the ground. Starting as a child actor, Moss graduated high school two years early and stayed out...
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You'd think that nobody would turn away the chance to be a Yale graduate, United States Senator, Secretary of State, beloved meme, and premiere candidate for the 2016 presidency. But for some reason, nobody seems willing to take on the role of Hillary Clinton — a woman who has managed each of these achievements — in the developing biopic Rodham. A number of names have been thrown into the mix to play the political icon: Jessica Chastain, Carey Mulligan, Scarlett Johansson. All talented performers, each with her own checks in the Pros column for the embodiment of our former first lady. But none of 'em is gonna do it. And why? Well, we're not entirely sure.
Chastain was the first to pull out of the running, with reps stating that she was never officially approached for a chance at the role. Ditto for Johansson, the most recent forfeiture, as reported by The Huffington Post. And in the middle of these announcements came The Hollywood Reporter's revelation concerning Mulligan: a latecomer to the Hillary game and the only one of the bunch to have officially met with Rodham producers, she passed on the project. Is she crazy?
Granted, Mulligan wasn't exactly our top choice to take on the role, so we can't team our surprise with disappointment. But the opportunity to play one of the most influential women in modern American history? To live out the early days of a figure of change still helping to advance our society to points beyond what many thought they ever might reach? To get all those free pantsuits from wardrobe? We just don't understand the aversion, for any of these women.
At least for Chastain, it can't be political. The actress took on (and completely dominated) the razor sharp Zero Dark Thirty earlier this year. So as a thespian more than worth her salt, we're disappointed to hear that she isn't inclined to reach for Rodham's headlining position.
Of course, there are a handful of other duly capable actresses out there who might be interested in playing Hillary Clinton. A few more figures previously suggested include Reese Witherspoon and Amanda Seyfried, with the usual suspects of Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone being tossed around casually (E! threw Elisabeth Moss' name in there, which we find particularly enticing). We can't imagine that it'll be long before one of these prospects sweeps up the coveted character. But then again, we didn't even think it would take this long.
So what is it that is keeping these women from striving to occupy the Hillary role? Is it sheer intimidation? Concern over the weight carried by portraying such an important, dynamic figure? Or is it the script itself, which we know to be a little on the colorful side? Whatever the cause, we hope apprehensions are set aside. We'd love to see Hillary get her time in the spotlight, and we'd love to see someone with the right stuff take her there.
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"I didn't like cleaning the bathrooms as much. People are really messy in movie theatres. You'd expect it to be a respectful experience, not popcorn all over the floor, and Coke, and... sticky." Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss on her experience working at a silent movie theatre in Los Angeles.

Mad Men actress Elisabeth Moss has taken aim at Jeremy Piven over his decision to quit a 2008 Broadway play over a bad bout of mercury poisoning, branding him "highly unprofessional". The Entourage star exited a production of David Mamet's play Speed-The-Plow less than two months into the run after falling ill and producers subsequently hired William H. Macy to take over the role.
However, Piven's one-time co-star Moss was far from impressed by Piven's decision to leave the production, admitting she was "surprised" by his sudden departure.
During an appearance on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live on Thursday (23May13), the TV host asked Moss, "What, besides eating too much sushi, caused Jeremy Piven to quit Speed-the-Plow?"
She replied, "That's a very good one. I could go on and on. Being highly unprofessional. We were all surprised. It came out of nowhere. He just didn't come back one day.
"I saw him like a month later at the Golden Globes... when he was supposed to be really sick."

Actress Laura Linney, director Sofia Coppola and the female stars of hit TV drama Mad Men will be celebrated at the 2013 Crystal & Lucy Awards, which honours the top women in the entertainment industry. Mystic River star Linney will be the toast of the ceremony as the recipient of the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film, while Lost in Translation moviemaker Coppola will pick up the Dorothy Arzner Directors Award.
The female cast of Mad Men, including Christina Hendricks, January Jones, and Elisabeth Moss, have been named the winners of this year's Lucy Award for Excellence in Television, and teenage Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld will be handed the Max Mara Face of the Future Award.
In addition, Star Wars icon George Lucas will be feted with the Norma Zarky Humanitarian Award for his efforts in building a cultural arts museum in California.
The prizes will be handed out at the 40th annual event in Los Angeles on 12 June (13).

Whenever I watch the ads for next week's episode of Mad Men (which, I absolutely wait through the end credits for) I wonder how they'll top themselves with absurd vagueness. Well, I'm happy to report, fellow Mad Men enthusiasts who are also endlessly amused by these pointless previews: we may have the best one yet.
While they are still the patented brand of blanket phrases and statements that give zero indication of what the hell is going on ("So, where's our check?"), this week's trailer went so far as to get rid of those brief words completely. There's a hilarious snippet of the exceedingly cranky and rude Harry Crane (Rich Sommer) shushing someone and another of black hair Betty (January Jones) letting out a sigh while putting her hand over her eyes. So much exhaling next week! And nary a cigarette in sight!
That said, even with the needless shots in the trailer (Pete is walking out of his office!), there are some moments of substance. For instance, there's Megan (Jessica Pare) throwing Don some seriously coy glances and telling him, "We can't avoid it forever." Now, whether that's her swinger bosses (does that mean that's actually going to happen?) or their imploding marriage, will remain to be seen until next week.
It also looks like we'll finally be getting more of Ginsberg and his sweet-a** facial hair. Though, it looks like it's just more of his paranoia about what's going on in the office without him. See: "I'm sorry, am I interrupting something?" and "I sure as hell didn't arrange this!" Though, I'd like to believe this is all just about a facial hair-related falling out with Stan.
Here are some other key moments from this week's insane preview, which you can watch here:
"I thought it would solve the whole thing."—Roger. I'd venture this has to do with the whole Joan/secretary debacle from last night's episode.
"I don't know why I'm so surprised."—Pete is likely talking to his wife Trudy, who is hopefully still laying down the law with him about not coming home.
"Forget about her... Don't do anything stupid."—Peggy seems to be at the same soirée as Don and Megan, but I doubt she'd say anything so daring to either one of them. My guess is that she's talking to her own boyfriend Abe.
"Everything is fine"—Henry. But judging from that exasperated sigh from Betty, something is awry in the Francis household. Perhaps something with Sally, though she makes no appearance in the trailer.
"That's disgusting!" —Pete, to a mirror, presumably.
While I admit I didn't do so hot with last week's preview predictor (though I did properly guess that Don was giving some serious sexy eyes to Sylvia), check back in next week to see how I fare? What are your assumptions for next week's episode? Lots more shushing? Share your theories in the comments section.
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We've seen Peggy Olson, the Mad Men character played by Elisabeth Moss do all sorts of things on the show's five seasons – have a secret baby and give it up for adoption, become a force in the advertising world, quit her job to go somewhere she is appreciated, smoke weed! – but is there anything Peggy won't do?
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Moss tells the New York Times Magazine that there is one thing: sleep with her mentor Don Draper. "Anyone who sleeps with Don does not have a long road ahead of them. It’s like the kiss of death to sleep with Don. I really think it would be jumping the shark to do that." Thank god! The last thing Don needs is another woman to sleep with and the last thing Mad Men needs is annoying "shippers" taking to the Internet with their stupid fan art and Twitter pleas for kisses. Thank god the adults can have one show where couples aren't being forced into existence. But, hey, this is as much of a tidbit of info about Season 6, which starts April 7, as we're going to get.
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What a glorious day it's been for Mad Men fans. First came the announcement that after a not-quite-as-long-hiatus, the return date for the eagerly anticipated Season 6 would be April 7. Then, AMC upped the excitement ante by releasing some seriously chic and sexy black and white promo photos of Don Draper, Peggy Olson, Roger Sterling, a svelte Betty Draper Francis (sorry Fat Betty fans, she appears to be no more), and co.
Like Mad Men promo photos of years past, there will be plenty of theories as to what's going on in the vague, albeit sleek shots. Does Don's (Jon Hamm, who is wearing the hell out of that tux) frustrated, far-off look while wife Megan (Jessica Paré) leans down to him spell trouble? Does Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) looking as stoic and headstrong as ever, even as Don looks down admirably at her, mean she's never coming back to Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce? Why do the happy-looking (who would have ever guessed that) employees of SCDP look so damn happy? In the end, these pictures will probably give us just about as many clues as those frustrating "on the next episode" preview teasers... which is to say not much at all. Still, one thing is for certain: Christina Hendricks sure knows how to work a room.
Check out the stunning photos below. Don't worry, April 7 will be here before you know it.
[Photo credits: AMC]
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The night is dark, and full of... luaus? Wrong show, but in the dead of winter, we're rejoicing over AMC's announcement that Mad Men will return on Sunday, April 7 — meaning that, for approximately two months, Mad Men and Game of Thrones will be on the same night. Let that one sink in for a second.
Okay. So. The news gets even better — not only will Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) definitely be back on the show after departing Sterling Cooper Draper (Pryce?) last season, but Don and his iffy young bride Megan will take a trip to the Aloha State. Draper's trips have often led to some of the series' best episodes — his sudden proposal to Megan, retreat in Palm Springs, and final meeting with Anna stand out — so we're raising a glass of winter rum punch in anticipation.
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Made her West End debut in the revival of Lillian Hellman’s "The Children’s Hour"

Summary

A gifted actress and veteran of series television, Elisabeth Moss wasted no time getting her career off the ground. Starting as a child actor, Moss graduated high school two years early and stayed out of trouble during her teens by choosing to focus solely on her work. As a result of her unusually mature work ethic, Moss was rarely without a job. After working steadily in film and television for years, Moss landed her big break in 1999 when she was cast as Martin Sheen's daughter on "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006). Moving from her supporting berth at the White House, Moss took on a more challenging adult role as 1960s-era secretary-turned-copywriter Peggy Olson on "Mad Men" (AMC, 2007- ), the critically acclaimed drama from "The Sopranos" (HBO, 1999-2007) writer-producer, Matthew Weiner, as well as a comedy role in the Judd Apatow-produced "Get Him to the Greek" (2010). Precocious and talented, Moss seemed ready for any acting challenge on the big or small screen.

Met in October 2008 on the set of "SNL" (NBC); Announced engagement in January 2008; Married on Oct. 25, 2009 in New York, NY; Reportedly split in June 2010; announced separation in August 2010; Filed for divorce in September 2010; Divorced May 13, 2011

Linda Moss

Mother

Played the blues harp; one of the top two female blues harmonica players in the world; played with jazz greats B.B. King and James Colton

Education

Name

School of American Ballet

Kennedy Center

Notes

"One of the greatest things I heard someone say about him is, 'He's so great doing impersonations. But the greatest impersonation he does is that of a normal person.' To me, that sums it up." – Moss on ex-husband Fred Armisen to Page Six Magazine, March 2012